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Like many of us, Zoë Ligon worked a retail job after college. But in her case, it was a sex toy shop, where she would have fascinating interactions with customers. Talking sex with random strangers changed her perspective on sex education, and she began writing about her own experiences on Tumblr – back when Tumblr was still a safe haven for NSFW content. Her blogging became paid gigs, which lead to a social media following, and one of her posts in particular catapulted her to worldwide attention. These days, she's a sex “edutainer” across many platforms, anchored by more than 260,000 followers on Instagram. She's leveraged this online following to launch an online sex toy store called Spectrum Boutique. She's also branched out to online sex work via OnlyFans, brand partnerships, and consulting. This week, the self-proclaimed “Dildo Duchess” joins Matt to discuss how she built her empire. Zoë explains why normalizing kinks and sexual wellness on social media is so important, and why meaningful sex education is so difficult on modern social platforms. She also shares the origin of her book, “Carnal Knowledge,” and the family tragedy that became the catalyst for her business. Follow Zoë: https://www.instagram.com/thongria/ Check out Spectrum Boutique: https://spectrumboutique.com/ Read her book, “Carnal Knowledge: Sex Education You Didn't Get In School:” https://spectrumboutique.com/products/carnal-knowledge-sex-education-you-didnt-get-in-school Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've reached the end of our Making Magic journey, but the Magic Wand is still going strong and shows no signs of stopping! In this episode, we cover creative ways people have used their Wands, chat with Vibratex about their stewardship of this industry stalwart, and offer some tips for newbies picking up a Magic Wand for the first time.Guests this episode:BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys co-founder Danarama (he/him)Education director for Good Vibrations & Babeland Andy Duran (he/him)Spectrum Boutique CEO/founder, author, & adult content creator Zoë Ligon (she/her)Vibratex owner Shay Martin (she/her)Vibratex general manager Dan Martin (he/him)Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino (she/her)Sex toy reviewer & blogger Epiphora (she/her)Come As You Are worker-owner Jack Lamon (he/him)Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch (he/him)Sexologist, sex educator, & Curvy Girl Sex author Elle Chase (she/her)Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks cohost Billy Lore (he/him)Writer, kink educator, & erotica editor Sinclair Sexsmith (they/them)Blogger & sex/dating coach Lorrae Bradbury (she/her)Sex educator & Sex Ed with DB host/creator Danielle Bezalel (she/her)Writer, speaker, & mental health advocate JoEllen Notte (she/her)Crash Pad Series director Ava LaPrima (she/her)Author, speaker, & ageless sexuality advocate Joan Price (she/her)Dominatrix & Kneeling Room founder Lady Pim (she/her)Blogger & pleasure educator Carly S (she/they)Good Vibrations staff sexologist & Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen (she/they)Vibratex CEO Ken Herskovitz (he/him)Author, sex therapist, & psychology

This mini episode features a 10 minute clip for a new mini series that we absolutely love called Making Magic, featuring some of the world's most renown sex educators and all about how the Magic Wand became the world's most famous vibrator. Porn is one of the most common ways people find out about the Magic Wand and get excited to try it themselves. In this episode, we hear from porn performers and directors about why the Magic Wand works so well in on-screen sex – and why filming with it can sometimes be challenging. Guests this episode: Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino (she/her) BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys co-founder Danarama (he/him) Crash Pad Series director Ava La Prima (she/her) Spectrum Boutique CEO/founder, author, & adult content creator Zoë Ligon (she/her) Writer & former pornographer Stoya (she/her) Writer, educatrix, pornographer & podcaster Tina Horn (she/her) Listen to the full episode here: http://https://makingmagicseries.com More about the Making Magic mini series: Making Magic: How the Magic Wand Became the World's Most Famous Vibrator Magic Wand has improved the sex lives of millions of people and has shaped how we think about, talk about, and depict sex more broadly in society.  Making Magic, a limited audio series, is told by sex writer and podcaster Kate Sloan and connects listeners to the stories of people whose lives have been changed by this vibrator.  Featuring over 30 sex and relationship experts such as Dr. Carol Queen, Stoya, Zoe Ligon, Hallie Lieberman, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Alice Lovegood, Tristan Taormino, Elle Chase, Tina Horn, Lorrae Bradbury, and more, Making Magic is streaming now anywhere you get your podcasts. Episode 5 explores Magic Wand's influence on porn and why so many performers and filmmakers turn to Magic Wand to shoot authentic, orgasmic scenes.   Listen on your favorite podcast app or checkout their website at http://makingmagicseries.com

Porn is one of the most common ways people find out about the Magic Wand and get excited to try it themselves. In this episode, we hear from porn performers and directors about why the Magic Wand works so well in on-screen sex – and why filming with it can sometimes be challenging.Guests this episode:Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino (she/her)BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys co-founder Danarama (he/him)Crash Pad Series director Ava La Prima (she/her)Spectrum Boutique CEO/founder, author, & adult content creator Zoë Ligon (she/her)Writer & former pornographer Stoya (she/her)Writer, educatrix, pornographer & podcaster Tina Horn (she/her)Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan, edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger, and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch.We will be taking a break next week for the holiday, but will resume episodes on July 11th!

We attended the X3 Porn Expo in Los Angeles thanks to our guest Zoë Ligon, author of 'Carnal Knowledge: Sex Education You Didn't Get In School', founder of the Spectrum Boutique sex shop and Onlyfans content creator. We discuss her experience running a booth at the event, creating for onlyfans, and running a sex toy shop. Plus Julian gets bullied for writing poetry. For access to the full episode (+ all miniseries + all premium QAA episodes) go to http://patreon.com/qaa and subscribe for just $5 a month. Zoë Ligon's Links: https://linktr.ee/zoeligon/ Liv Agar: https://linktr.ee/livagar Theme by Nick Sena, additional music by John Vanderslice. Editing by Corey Clotz.

Hey just so you know, the movie I was trying to think of was The Void. It doesn't come up until way later in the episode, and it does seem like I'm about to get it but honestly I don't. I get kinda close and then about 5 minutes after we're done, I figure it out. It ain't all happy endings, folks. Anyway on today's show, we're tossing and turning over Dan's Proposition, oh and we're sleepkicking a little bit sure, and we're telling you why Bill Gates stuck us all with Micro$uck Winblows. Plus a bunch of crap to help you sleep different and eat weirder. It's YKS time baby!Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Executive Producer lola butt.I looooooove YKS Premium so much…I might just marry it! And you are invited to the ceremonies. You can be a guest with access to hundreds of hours of bonus audio content, a member of the wedding party, privy to tons of video episodes and a special VIP Squeeze Louise reception, or you can straight up marry DB if you want. I don't give a damn. More free food for me!This episode of YKS is sponsored by these fine brands:Spectrum Boutique Our friend Zoë Ligon has a dildo shop! We talked with her on YKS Premium a few months ago about the importance of pleasure and the rather unique ways people have figured out to get their nutt off. Good news! You can buy a lot of those at Spectrum! Use promo code YKS for 10% off and tell our friend Zoë that the YKS boys want ya to cum! HelloFresh Hello, hello, hello, Fresh. Yum yum yum. Food is good. And it's nice to eat. Of course you know the rest. We all do. That's what makes this country great! It's 2022, why aren't we getting food in the mail? Oh wait…we are! And it's pretty good food, too. Thanks, HelloFresh! Get 16 free meals at HelloFresh.com/yourkickstartersucks16Backbone Gamer Alert! Like playing games? Have a phone? Well Backbone, the best controller for mobile gaming, is for you! Don't like playing games? No problem, it probably helps you check your emails in a super fun way. Call your mom while using the Backbone. What will happen? Not sure! Get access to over 350 games and perks for FREE at PlayBackbone.com/YKSBetterHelp I get by with a little help…from the computer! What! Yep that's right. Ringo was wrong, and we have evolved past the need for friends. Alright well maybe it would be good to get some friends still. I'm thinking sometime in my 40s? Until then, there's therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/YKS Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome sex educator, journalist, and artist Zoë Ligon, aka the Dildo Duchess, to Screen Slate HQ. We talk about movies, sex, early Spectacle, late 285 Kent, and leaving New York to start sex-positive toy store Spectrum Boutique. Plus: an invitation to join her Discord for Effed Up Film Heads.Hosted by Screen Slate editor Jon Dieringer with audio engineer C. Spencer Yeh on mic.Zoë Ligon @Thongria on InstagramSpectrum BoutiqueEffed Up Film Heads DiscordThis episode of the Screen Slate podcast is co-presented with the German Film Office, an initiative of the Goethe-Institut and German Films.Support the show

Whether you're driving in the car, folding your laundry at home, or simply falling asleep and hoping there's not a super loud fart noise piped into the mix from totally out of nowhere, there's no better podcast airing its 249th episode today than Your Kickstarter Sucks. On today's program we lament the passing of Midwest Elvis, 86 our friend Mike Hale, and prove once and for all what the shape of Earth actually is. I think I forgot to say that David sent that Kickstarter in, and I can't really go back and add that into the show, but I wanted to say it here in case David reads the episode descriptions. The problem is that we are using a dark mode extension for Google Docs and it makes basically all the colors but white hard to read. And I put “From David” in a red text, but it showed up really dark red. So that is my bad on that one David and oh yeah by the way, the earth is flat so I shouldn't have done the Kickstarter anyway. Credits Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Executive Producer lola butt.Did you guys see where a bunch of NFT apes got stolen or sold or faked or something? Something probably happened with the apes, I think? Well, that will NEVER happen when you subscribe to YKS Premium. Last week we talked with the wonderful Zoë Ligon, in a delightful episode many are calling “very pornographic”. This week, who knows, maybe we'll have Elon Musk on! Wouldn't that be funny as hell!This week's YKS is sponsored by these fine brands:Athletic Greens - Energy in the morning? Yes, it's possible, thanks to the fine folks at Athletic Greens and their AG1 vitamin blend. And it tastes pretty good too, unlike “you know what”! Try it for your own self at AthleticGreens.com/YKS and get a free year's supply of Vitamin D and travel packs as well. HelloFresh - You know, in the old days, “getting fresh” with someone was NOT something to be proud of. Nowadays, “getting fresh” food is actually good! My, how times change. So change with them! Get up to 16 free meals plus free shipping when you use the code YourKickstarterSucks16 at HelloFresh! Honey - Coupon codes are truly a double edged sword. The first edge of the sword is the saving money part. But the other edge, which is not as good, is the one where you have to REMEMBER the stinking things. Too hard! Download Honey to day at JoinHoney.com/YKS and kiss the bad edge of your swords goodbye!NordVPN - “

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Zoë Ligon knows that sex education can't be just for kids when most of us become adults without info on bodies, pleasure, and consent. That's where a sense of humor can really come in handy. Zoë Ligon is an author, artist, and the founder of Spectrum Boutique. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @thongria. Here are the Duchess of Dildos' Top 5 Dongs: Pure Wand — Njoy: https://bit.ly/3yrHdDB Jollet 2.0 — Luzarte: https://bit.ly/3IMlWsS Maverick — Vixen: https://bit.ly/3ETEC82 Gambler — Vixen: https://bit.ly/3lZTSsh Corn dildo — Self Delve: https://bit.ly/3IGasau Have thoughts, feedback, or story suggestions? Send an email or voice memo to askaria@lustery.com. You can follow the show on Twitter & Instagram @lusterypov, and our host Aria is on Twitter @vegadreamcast. This show features explicit language and sexual content, and is intended for a mature audience. Theme song by LAS ODIO

In this episode, we are talking about the BEST and WORST positions for anal sex with Zoë Ligon, sex edutainer, journalist, and artist. We asked Zoë about our options for anal sex positions and what to consider. We talked about: - Why are certain positions more popular in porn than others? - What are the benefits of sex cushions? - What positions are good for deeper penetration? - Is anal missionary a good or bad position? Whether you're a beginner or advanced anal enthusiast, we've covered anal sex position options for a range of experience, bodies, and anal sex activities. You'll get tips for navigating awkwardness, exploring new anal sensations, and guidance for how to best support bodies during positioning. For visuals of the positions mentioned in this episode, visit b-Vibe's YouTube channel and watch Zoë's video on anal positions. We asked the self-proclaimed ‘Dildo Duchess' about the butt plugs she designed. Zoë created b-Vibe's Textured Plug Collection. Bumps, swirls, and twist sensations await your holes with this sensation-rich collection of vibrating plugs. Use code LUNA to save 30% off b-Vibe products at www.bvibe.com (excluding bundles/kits and sale items).

Wendy is joined by Detroit-based sex educator, journalist and artist Zoë Ligon as they break down the relationship between the Male Gaze in pornography and BDSM and how consent modalities bridge the gaps. Zoë is the proprietor of progressive online sex toy emporium, Spectrum Boutique, and brings a unique perspective to the discussion. 

We're welcoming Zoë Ligon ( https://instagram.com/thongria ) to the pod for a raw, uncut, anything-goes discussion about whatever the gosh darned heck we want. But mostly it's about sex stuff. Zoë is a writer, sex educator, content creator, podcaster and owner of Spectrum Boutique, which you should definitely check out at www.spectrumboutique.com.Want to enter our giveaway of Zoë's book Carnal Knowledge? Follow us on Instagram for details! https://instagram.com/afteradultCarnal Knowledge: Sex Education You Didn't Get in School by Zoë Ligon - https://spectrumboutique.com/carnal-knowledge-sex-education-you-didn-t-get-in-school.htmlCall and leave a voicemail question for a future episode: (818) 457-6535Email us: therealsiri@protonmail.com, therealrachel@protonmail.comFollow us: https://twitter.com/afteradultpod, https://instagram.com/afteradultSupport the show (https://spectrumboutique.com/?acc=afteradult)

Jeremie is out with the fuck and in with the love making. Bryde is sneaking in a wank when the house is asleep. B+J tackle a brain boner surrounding trust and vulnerability - as always Bryde provides some wonderful insight. Then Zoë Ligon swings by to talk all things sexy time. A long time dream guest and she does not disappoint! From prostate fun to sounding to sexual debut and lube the gang cover it all. Be sure to check out Zoë's new book Carnal Knowledge available wherever good books are sold!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/turnmeonFollow us on Instagram - @turnmeonpodcastThis episode and more have been transcribed thanks to Thisten: https://thisten.co/event/wmu9l See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to a new season of Sluts and Scholars! This first episode welcomes back Zoë Ligon, the Dildo Duchess of Spectrum Boutique. We talk about her new sex ed book Carnal Knowledge (coming out next week!), using sex toys (aka tools) with partners, sex education, and WAPs.   Sponsor Discount: Dipseastories.com/sands   Zoë's book: https://spectrumboutique.com/collections/sex-sexuality-books   Article about vibrators: https://journal.spectrumboutique.com/article/what-is-your-vibrator-really-doing-to-your-body/   Crashpad: https://crashpadseries.com/   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.

Join us as we chat with the “Dildo Duchess” Zoë Ligon all about orgasms, erogenous zones, masturbation, sex toys, why sex is more than just penetration, and so much more. We also answer a sex question - I can orgasm better from masturbation rather than partnered sex.  Want to skip to the interview? Fast forward to minute 15. About our guest: Zoë Ligon is a Detroit-based sex educator, journalist and artist who is also the proprietor of progressive online sex toy emporium, Spectrum Boutique, where she has made it her life’s work to blast away the stigmas and misinformation that prevent us from having the amazing sex we all deserve. As the founder of Spectrum Boutique, Zoe Ligon established the sex positive toy store 5 years ago to help all identities, genders and experience levels fulfill their sexual desires as a self-affirmation and human right. Zoe hand-picks each and every product Spectrum carries, and each selection is 100% ethical. The mission of her brand is to celebrate self-love and encourage conversations about sexual wellness.  Zoë has a background in social psychology, harm reduction, and inclusive pleasure-focused sex education. Zoë Ligon is a sex educator, entertainer, artist, and journalist whose writing has appeared in Vice, Nylon, Allure, Refinery 29, and The Huffington Post. Be sure to check out her podcast, Hot Brain, as well was her new book, Carnal Knowledge - Sex Education You Didn’t Get In School. To learn more visit spectrumboutique.com Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% off and free shipping on sex toy kits with code Shameless20 at LikeAKitten.com Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code Shameless at Manscaped.com Get your Shameless Sex swag (t-shirts, tanks, masks, etc) here Want to try one of our favorite boutique wines? Get 10% off of 3 bottles or more with code SHAMELESSSEX10 or 15% off of 6 bottles or more with come SHAMELESSSEX15 at marginswine.com  

Sex educator, artist, writer, owner of SpectrumBoutique.com, and ye olde dildo duchess, Zoë Ligon, joins comedian Alise Morales for a brand new episode of The Roast of Your Teenage Self Podcast. They reminisce about the early days of Facebook, bringing digital cameras to school, losing your virginity too soon, and more high school memories. Subscribe! https://bit.ly/RoastYourTeenageSelfPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With unemployment rates skyrocketing and shelter at home extended, experts are predicting a recession that could be worse than the Great Depression. But amid an economic crisis, with restaurants and retailers closing their doors and larger companies laying off and furloughing employees, the sex tech industry is booming. Nox, an online sex toy retailer, based in Montreal, reports a 97% increase in sales since March. Sex toy company Dame Products also witnessed a 30% increase since February, and sexual wellness brand Unbound has been selling twice as many wands and plugs as they normally do. And that's just the beginning. Before their brick-and-mortar shops closed in accordance with the government shutdown, sex toy boutique Babeland saw a "huge rush" of customers stocking up on lubricants and safer-sex barrier methods like condoms. As they continue to sell products online, Babeland says they have seen notable spikes in cities that started social distancing sooner, like San Francisco and New York City. Take LELO, a Swedish intimate lifestyle company that says sales have increased by 185% since this time last year. Or ZALO USA, a luxury sex toy brand that has doubled its sales over the past couple of months. Zoë Ligon, CEO of sex toy shop Spectrum Boutique, tells Bustle the shop has been "Busy as f*ck!" And modern sexual wellness company, maude, reports lubricant sales up by 15%, and their "vibe" was completely sold out (don't worry, you can still pre-order it). Wondering what the hell is going on? According to Samantha Caffrey, a representative for Womanizer, We-Vibe, and pjur (three pleasure brands with sales up 263% from last March in countries that started quarantining in March, like Italy and Spain), sex toys have become the apocalypse product to stock up on. "Sex toys have become the latest [must-have] subject to consumer stockpiling," Caffrey told Bustle. "This is likely due to people all over the world being encouraged or mandated to stay home." Alicia Sinclair, founder, and CEO of luxury sex tech brands Le Wand, b-Vibe, and The Cowgirl, has also noticed costumers stockpiling or "collecting" items in the wake of social distancing. “The unique pattern, which reminds me a little bit of grocery store hoarding, is people buying not just a wand, but a wand and every single accessory option," Sinclair tells Bustle. "I don't know how else to call it — it's sort of like collecting or 'all-in' buying." Though economic crises and sex toys may seem like an unlikely pair, Hallie Lieberman, sex historian, and author of Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy, says that stressful times fuel sexual exploration. "Customers want sex toys in a recession," Lieberman tells Bustle. "Sex tech did well in 2008, and it seems like sex toy companies are doing well now." According to Lieberman, the current climate mimics the spike sex tech witnessed during the 2008 recession. "At places like Jimmyjane, sales went up 50% between 2008 and 2009," Lieberman says. "The sex toy spike also happened in England." In 2017, Statistics Market Research Consulting reported the global sexual wellness market to be a $39.42 billion industry, estimating that by 2026, it will reach $122.96 billion. While newer sex tech startups, like maude or Dame Products, hit the market years after 2008, veteran companies like Doc Johnson Enterprises (established in 1976) have seen a pattern of sales spikes during times of economic adversity. "When the [2008] recession hit, sex tech was one of the only industries that wasn't gravely affected," Chad Braverman, COO and CCO of Doc Johnson, tells Bustle. "The industry became this really interesting non-essential essential." Although Braverman says he wouldn't consider sex tech as "recession-proof," like alcohol or tobacco, he shares that, in times of economic strain, people are more inspired to shop for something sexy. "Watching people realize that their money is going to be tight really soon, it’s like, 'alright, what do I need?' I need my groceries, maybe I need a little booze, and then maybe I need a new sex toy or my first sex toy," Braverman says. Like Doc Johnson, sex toy company Tracy's Dog has also witnessed an increase in first-time buyers. According to a recent poll of costumers aged 18-65, 37% of sales during the pandemic were purchased by people getting their first sex toy ever. When asked why they were stocking up sex tech, 13% reported having "sex toy FOMO," noting that self-isolation had inspired them to let go of previous beliefs that kept them away from exploring sex toys. Dr. Helen Fisher, Ph.D., biological anthropologist, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute, and chief scientific advisor to Match.com isn't surprised by these numbers. In fact, she says there's some science behind why people reach for sexual gratification during times of intense stress. "When you first feel stressed, it drives up the dopamine system in the brain, which triggers testosterone, the hormone of sexual desire," Dr. Fisher tells Bustle. "With a partner or without a partner, it's going to stimulate the desire for sex." Masturbating, engaging in partnered sexual activity, or even just stimulating your genitals can be comforting when dealing with uncertainty. And, before you Google it — yes, women, femmes, and AFAB people produce testosterone. But as lockdowns continue across the country, coronavirus-anxiety continues to ebb and flow. While initial stress can increase your dopamine system, Dr. Fisher says that over time, chronic stress decreases the dopamine system, making it harder to get excited or aroused. While this may seem like a sex tech deterrent, decreased dopamine levels may actually encourage people to try sex toys. "The stress, in the beginning, can drive you to buy sex toys in order to relieve stress and have more fun," Dr. Fisher says. "And as the stress carries on, dopamine will reduce, and sex toys can help you sustain the good feelings of orgasm and connection." Emily, 25, knows this to be true. Since beginning social distancing alone in her studio apartment, she's found herself reaching for her vibrator constantly, second only to her phone. "The buzzing alone is enough to relax me," she tells Bustle. "My vibrator has become my best friend and my biggest vice." Hallie Lieberman, sex historian, and author of 'Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy' Dr. Helen Fisher, PhD biological anthropologist, senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief scientific advisor to Match.com Alicia Sinclair, founder and CEO of luxury sex tech brands Le Wand, b-Vibe, and The Cowgirl

In the world of appropriation art, there are few that can hold a candle to the notoriety that Richard Prince has built over the past five decades. From cowboys to Rastafarians, his use of other people's photos as source material for his art has led to numerous lawsuits and a frenzy of conversation around whether what he's doing is "art" or not.For the past few years, Prince has looked to Instagram for source material and has created his newest work by inserting a fake comment and selling the work for $90,000. A recent show at Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art stirred up more controversy because one of the images he appropriated was taken by childhood sexual assault survivor and sex educator Zoë Ligon. In this episode of Vision Slightly Blurred, Sarah and Allen compare Prince's work to that of Andy Warhol, build an argument against appropriation art, discuss how celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski complicate matters, and counter argue the value of Prince's work.

This episode we'll be giving the infamous "Talk" but from every angle! Listen as we mention all kinds of sex and some great resources for learning more about sex from an educational standpoint, including Laci Green, Sexplanations, and Zoë Ligon from Spectrum Boutique.

In the tenth episode of Listening at the Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber moderates a conversation with celebrated sex educator and speaker Zoë Ligon about her relationship to sexuality, trauma, healing, and spirituality -- and the tension points in her life that connect them all. An audience Q&A session followed. Connect with her at zoe@spectrumboutique.com Zoë Ligon is the owner of Spectrum Boutique in Detroit, Michigan. She is the host of the "Sex Stuff" series on SuperDeluxe, is a freelance collaborator with TIME, Refinery29, and Yahoo Style (among others), and her Instagram profile (@thongria) has over 210k followers and is growing daily.   EPISODE NOTES: “Sex Stuff” Series on YouTube from SuperDeluxe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1iFNXkJhuA Queer Clergy Trading Cards, by Rev. Dr. Chris Davies: http://queerclergytradingcards.org/ Peterson Toscano, “Transfigurations: Transgressing Gender in the Bible”: http://www.barclaypressbookstore.com/transfigurations.html? - DVD via Barclay Press http://a.co/d/huIiuPD - Amazon digital video   Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Alternate Translation: Genesis 37, 39-45 The Hebrew word (I said Greek in the recording -- it’s Hebrew!) for “robe” or “coat” here is “Ketonit Passim” (Genesis 37:3) The only other time this phrase for robe is present in the Old Testament is in 2 Samuel 13 2 Samuel 13 tells the story of Tamar, King David’s daughter, who was raped. In her mourning, she rent her garment/tore her dress. The Greek word for “dress” here is “Ketonit Passim” or simply, a “princess dress” (2 Samuel 13: 18-19) If we take this interpretation (which, it has to be at least one possible interpretation, because it’s there in the text), and apply it to the Joseph story, it is possible that Joseph’s brothers attacked him and tore his robe because there was something transgressive about the clothing he was wearing -- perhaps he was wearing a “princess dress”?   Sex Education Resources and Educators: Ericka Hart: https://www.instagram.com/ihartericka/?hl=en Rachel Cargle: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/?hl=en Layla F. Saad: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/?hl=en J. Mase III, poet, “Josephine” & “Reconciling my Queer Faith”: https://www.instagram.com/jmaseiii/?hl=en | https://bit.ly/2EoYoeJ Red Hot Suz: https://www.redhotsuz.com/ Carly S: https://twitter.com/makeupandsin?lang=en Crash Pad Series, Queer Sexuality: http://crashpadseries.com/ “Romans 1:18-32 amidst the gay debate: Interpretive options” by Jeremy Punt, Department of Old & New Testament, University of Stellenboch: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hts/article/viewFile/41234/8622 Open Path Therapy Collective: with $49 joining fee and sliding scale ($30-$60 per session), works without insurance: https://openpathcollective.org/ WOCSHN: Woman of Color Sexual Health Network, database of health professionals doing internet based treatment http://www.wocshn.org/ AASECT: American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists https://www.aasect.org/ “Inside the Scam of The Purity Movement”, https://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a26026217/sexual-abstinence-joshua-harris-purity-movement-scam/   *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Friday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. Episode credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor: Virginia Anzengruber Guest Speaker: Zoë Ligon, owner of Spectrum Boutique https://spectrumboutique.com/ Special Thanks To: Rev. Dr. Chris Davies for providing research and source material, and especially for responding to me while on vacation. Be sure to check out Queer Clergy Trading Cards at http://queerclergytradingcards.org/ Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "Blurry Now" is available on Spotify, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

On this episode of the About That Time podcast, we sat down with artist and sex-positive toy store owner Zoë Ligon. Sponsored by the fine folks at KandyPens and Swami Select, we toked on a J and kicked off the show by discussing white flight in Detroit, the triumphs of both Michigan Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer and legal marijuana in the midterm elections, and dildos being treated like controlled substances in Texas. Once the conversation was sufficiently lubricated, we checked out Zoë’s Instagram, where we peeped some of her artwork, a photo shoot in a vacuum bed by Sacred Sadism, Mike Pence-adorned period panties, and more. Then it was time to Roll the News: we talked about the VA’s recent announcement that it will explore medical marijuana for veterans if federal law changes, Snoop Dogg smoking a blunt in front of the White House, and Michelle Obama admitting that she smoked pot as a teenager in her new autobiography Becoming. Of course, it wouldn’t be 4:20 without Astrology Time, and despite Zoë proclaiming that she doesn’t believe in the powers of the Zodiac, we presented her with her Taurus chart anyway. It professed that she is a model of good health habits, can be reticent about believing in her dreams, and is capable of parlaying a small amount of money into a healthy nest egg. Do you think it changed her mind? Zoë is working on her own writing as well as a collection of curated writing by others, so keep an eye out on those. In the meanwhile, stop by Spectrum Boutique for a fun and inspirational assortment of sex things if you find yourself in Detroit, check out her book Woman With the Good Meat Removed, and think about ordering one of her custom porn collages for the holidays!

How do you make Valentine's Day suck in the right way? Sex Toys make for great solo play and an orgasmic gift - but are they just tools to get off quickly or can they transform your sex life? Our favourite homework yet, we tested revolutionary vibrating, sucking, tingling, solo and partner sex toys to tell you what hits the spot for us. Spectrum Boutique owner and Duchess of Dildos, Zoë Ligon, shares wisdom from owning a sex shop, her love of gigantic dildos, ways to make this industry more inclusive (we all have a butthole, don't we?!), AND the one product that will make everybody's life better. We also confess our first sex toy encounters, swap fire tips for using and cleaning them, and explain cucumber DIY. The only limit to toy pleasure is your creativity and imagination, or, ours. Let's play!

This week’s episode was a first for the show, as Sam has on sex educator and visual artist Zoë Ligon. They dive into what it's like to write about sex on the Internet in 2018, carnal desires in the “Me Too” era, how parents should talk to their children about sex, and more.

On today’s show, Emily’s joined by Detroit-based sex educator Zoë Ligon to talk about how to prioritize your pleasure and step away from “goal” oriented sex, because hey – it’s not just about orgasms.   They explain the important distinction between dildos and vibrators (not that you have to choose), giving you creative, mind-blowing ways to incorporate sex toys into the bedroom and why stocking up on good lube makes sex so much better. Plus, they give you tips for choosing your first butt plug and finding your zen when rocking “woman on top.” Thank you for supporting our sponsors who help keep the show FREE: JO Stimulants, Womanizer, Adam & Eve, Apex Find Zoë Ligon on social: Instagram Twitter Spectrum Boutique

This week I have another HIGHLIGHT DETROIT episode with creative entrepreneur Zoë Ligon. I met Zoë about a year ago at a Valentines Day market here in Detroit. I was immediately drawn to her authentic aura and cheerfulness as well as her wisdom and passion around sexuality, art, and feminism. I interviewed her for this episode in her home this summer with her cat Trudy hanging out with us too. In this episode you're join us for a realtime long girl chat. As all good long conversations this one goes places we never expected. While Zoë does share her passion behind her work and how she got into her work that centers around sex education and sexuality we also talk about other unrelated topics like dealing with death of a parent at a young age, why it's good to share things you are scared to share, modern relationships and what it means to communicate with your partner(s), body image when it comes to dating, the difference between calling someone out and calling someone in... so many good parts to this longer episode today. So with that I'll let you get to listening.... As Zoë mentions at the end of the episode, she LOVES questions and helping people. So check out the show notes below for how to reach her via email or social media with any questions you have. — Show Sponsor: FreshBooks — Try it FREE for 30 Days Enter "Let It Out" in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" sectionWhy not start the new year off by making a resolution to keep your biz finances in order? With FreshBooks you can easily send clients professional customized invoices, easily keep track of business expenses, get paid faster, and more. FreshBooks has now been totally redesigned from the ground up and custom built for exactly the way you work. It is the simplest way to be more productive, organized, and most importantly get paid for the important work you do in the world.Get a 30 day, unrestricted free trial by going to www.FreshBooks.com/LetItOut ​and entering "LET IT OUT" ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.Notes from the show: -Zoe's  Website | Online Sex Boutique |  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tumblr -John Oliver's video about sex ed that we mention -Articles Zoe wrote on body image: "I Was Told I Could Be The Hottest Girl In Brooklyn — If I Lost Weight" & "Stop Assuming I'm Pregnant!" -If you haven't tried Uber Lube (or any Silicon Lube) Zoe recommends it for more than just a good time in bed... it can be used as a hair de-frizzer, makeup primer, chaffing reduction and more! -Tickled (documentary movie she recommends) -Parable of the Sower (Octavia Butler book she recommends, or anything else by Octavia she loves too) -Podcasts she loves:: Savage Lovecast & 99% Invisible Ask her any questions about sexuality! She would love for you to reach out to her via email or social media.Other Things: -Sign-up for my newsletter with updates and links to cool things I'm exploring! -Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it! Love the Pod? Donating a few dollars helps keep the pod alive. OR help us out by shopping on Amazon with this link or sharing the pod with a friend. Find out all the cool ways you can support it and give me a virtual high-five here!

The hosts of Something O'er the Hill just moved to Detroit (well, two weeks ago) and were super excited to run into the sativa diva herself, Zoë Ligon. She invited us to her recently purchased home off 8 mile, which is gorgeous inside and out, much like the host herself. She is the CEO of Spectrum Boutique, a specialty sex toy shop which ships out of Detroit. We ask her lots of dumb questions and get to know our mutual girl crush.

"Por una buena causa", ella se ha acostado con 99 hombres y busca el número 100: Zoë Ligon es una sexóloga y bloguera conocida como Pippa Vacker que... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.